Senior Theatre Practitioner

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holidays

Private Pension

Private healthcare

Friends & Family discounts

Family friendly policies

Life insurance

Wellbeing resources

Employee recognition

Job summary

Circle Health Group in the UK is seeking an experienced theatre nurse or ODP to provide skilled support to surgical and anaesthetic teams, manage theatres and lists, and supervise junior staff.

Applicants must hold NMC or HCPC registration with orthopaedic perioperative experience; a competitive salary up to £45,000 and a comprehensive benefits package are on offer. Full time role, 37.5 hours per week, with flexible shifts.

Qualifications

• Registered nurse or ODP with perioperative experience.
• Experience in orthopaedic procedures is essential.
• Strong governance, infection control and safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and equipment in line with manufacturers’ guidance and surgical protocols.
• Provide skilled assistance to surgical and anaesthetic teams, anticipating needs.
• Take a senior role in preparing theatres, coordinating lists, and ensuring resources are in place.
• Support Theatre Manager with team briefings, scheduling, stock control and patient flow.
• Supervise junior theatre practitioners and support staff during shifts.
• Identify risks and participate in audits and incident reviews.
• Liaise with consultants, anaesthetists, recovery staff and ward teams for continuity of care.

Skills

Leadership

Perioperative care

Orthopaedics

Communication

Education

NMC/HCPC registration

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare and handle specialist instrumentation and equipment (e.g., power tools, implants, navigation systems) in line with manufacturers’ guidance and surgical protocols.


• Provide skilled assistance to the surgical and anaesthetic teams, anticipating needs and adapting to changes during procedures.


• Take a senior role in preparing theatres, coordinating surgical lists, and ensuring all equipment, staff, and resources are in place.


• Support the Theatre Manager with team briefings, scheduling, stock control, and ensuring safe patient flow through the theatre suite.


• Supervise junior theatre practitioners, ODPs, and healthcare assistants, providing clinical guidance and oversight during shifts.


• Identify and elevate clinical or operational risks and participate in audits and incident reviews.


• Liaise closely with consultants, anaesthetists, recovery staff, and ward teams to ensure continuity of care and an excellent patient experience.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Registered Nurse (NMC) or Operating Department Practitioner (HCPC).


• Significant experience in the perioperative setting with specialist knowledge in orthopaedic surgery.


• Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of procedures, including complex cases.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.


• Strong understanding of clinical governance, infection control, and safety practices in theatre.


• Previous experience in a senior or team lead role within theatres.

Salary & Benefits

Hours & Permanent Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification)

Full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern.

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service


• Private Pension Scheme


• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions


• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts


• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay


• Non-contributory life insurance


• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits


• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing


• Employee recognition programmes


• Industry leading training and development opportunities and much more!

Our Values and Philosophy

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles or more.

We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy

At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice – we make it happen.

We’re also passionate about our people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare